Pence denies the possibility of a second pandemic wave as the United States death toll surpasses 116,000 and cases rise in 18 states. There was a blatant lack of masks and social distancing at a Trump White House event. Oklahoma Health Department urges Trump rally attendees to 'seek out testing" ahead of event. The department also issues guidance ahead of the Trump rally in Tulsa. De Blasio says New York City can begin phase two of its reopening next week.

Texas reaches a new record high for daily Covd-19 cases. New virus cases are rising in Southern and Western United States. Fauci says its "troublesome" that states are not adhering to guidelines. A key model is projecting over 200,000 United States deaths by October. A study shows that steroid drug cuts risk of dying by one-third in sickest patients. United States government is exploring 14 coronavirus vaccine candidates with the goal of narrowing the candidates to 7.

Trump forcefully defends police while ordering modest police reforms. Trump signs an order recommending that police ban chokeholds expect when officers' life are at risk.

Sports leagues are playing a pivotal role in movement for social and racial justice.

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